Bike for around R7k for 75kg 6' tall

[Jimmyjames]

What about a brand new Volcan 26er or a Specialized Rockhopper. Both for under R7k and both brand new.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Jimmyjames

[Gregory1986]

OI YOU HIJACKERS!

 

i was told a medium is good for 6 foot?

 

Which is a better bike, the Giant Trance 3 or the Mongoose Teocali Elite ?

[Gregory1986]

What about a brand new Volcan 26er or a Specialized Rockhopper. Both for under R7k and both brand new.

 

Have you got a contact ? and some Links ?

[Mads]

OI YOU HIJACKERS!

 

i was told a medium is good for 6 foot?

 

Which is a better bike, the Giant Trance 3 or the Mongoose Teocali Elite ?

 

 

Here is a link which helps you to calculated the framesize

 

fit calculator

 

But that is as far as my knowledge goes.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Mads

[Jimmyjames]

Have you got a contact ? and some Links ?

[Jimmyjames]

I mailed you a link, check it out.

[Clinton1]

i was told a medium is good for 6 foot?

 

Really?! I'm 1.88m and I am on the cusp of large and XL. but the more accurate measure is your inner leg length, which is what I used.

 

If you want a website to help you, give this one a try :

 

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO&INTRO_LINK=NOREDIR

[Gregory1986]

I mailed you a link, check it out.

Please PM it to me.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Gregory1986

[DJR]

OI YOU HIJACKERS!

 

i was told a medium is good for 6 foot?

 

Which is a better bike, the Giant Trance 3 or the Mongoose Teocali Elite ?

Large will be much easier to adjust to give you the optimum fit. I think a medium will be too small and cramped, especially on the Giant Trance.

 

I like the Trance better because of its superb suspension system, its very forgiving ride and great versatility.

[Jimmyjames]

I am 6' and 75kg's and ride a 21" Trek Gary Fisher 29er. I think that for most people of about 6' a range of 19" to 21" is going to be best.

[Gregory1986]

Thanks guys! now to find a good deal.

 

I think my friend wanting to ride cross country, a Duel Sussy isnt the best option, but for me doing a bit of trails cross country and jumps is my kinda thing. Also street riding stairs and all that good stuff :D

[Gregory1986]

So i did the online Fit Calculator and got the following results

Now, is the Virtual Top Tube Length the Bike frame size ? im a little confused.

 

All Mountain Fit

 

Standover Height Range 31.8 - 32.5 inches

Virtual Top Tube Length 21.0 - 21.4 inches

Stem Length 5.7 - 8.1 cm

BB-Saddle Position 70.7 - 76.8 cm

Saddle-Handlebar 45.4 - 47.2 cm

 

Your Measurements

Gender M

Inseam 33.5 in

Trunk 24 in

Forearm 11 in

Arm 22 in

Thigh 24.5 in

Lower Leg 22.5 in

Sternal Notch 58.5 in

Total Body Height 71.5 in

[Clinton1]

So i did the online Fit Calculator and got the following results

Now, is the Virtual Top Tube Length the Bike frame size ? im a little confused.

 

All Mountain Fit

 

Standover Height Range 31.8 - 32.5 inches

Virtual Top Tube Length 21.0 - 21.4 inches

Stem Length 5.7 - 8.1 cm

BB-Saddle Position 70.7 - 76.8 cm

Saddle-Handlebar 45.4 - 47.2 cm

 

Your Measurements

Gender M

Inseam 33.5 in

Trunk 24 in

Forearm 11 in

Arm 22 in

Thigh 24.5 in

Lower Leg 22.5 in

Sternal Notch 58.5 in

Total Body Height 71.5 in

 

For most bikes you should be able to find measurements if you look around. I bought a Silverback Phoenix and an internet search brought up this diagram showing all the dimensions which tie into your measurements. You csn then see which frame size is your best bet. Please note that note all larges are the same size. Mine was a 19", I've seen some that are 20".

 

 

EDIT: Actually no, your measurements do not tie in there at all! No idea what virtual top tube is but it is smaller than a small in the diagram above.

 

This calculator is far simpler :

http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer/mountain-bike

 

And shows a 19.5" as the best fit for you but you can consider anything from 18.5" to 20"

Edited December 28, 2011 by Clint_ZA